Social media always has been and always will be a human marketplace
Social media news feed is an advertising reel of human beings. And just like advertising, its completely full of shit.
In the 21st century, your identity is a brand. You select photos carefully. You edit them to perfection. You post them at times of day with high-traffic (Around 6–9pm when everyone is home from work?)
This is the advertising of human beings! And just like any brand, it’s the customers(Your followers) who decide what you’re worth.
But people wouldn’t advertise themselves on social media if it didnt bring benefits. You will improve your brand image (People will think more positively of you), people will feel more familiar with your brand (You) and more likely to invite you to social events.
The digital human marketplace is here to stay. Social media will exist in 2050. So get used to it.